-My heart and hope shall never fail, e 6 [The sons of earth, and sons of hell, 1 MY Shepherd will supply my need; Jehovah is his name: In pastures fresh he makes me feed, o 2 He brings my wandering spirit back, And leads me for his mercy's sake, 3 When I walk through the shades of death, Thy presence is my stay; A word of thy supporting breath Drives all my fears away. 4 Thy hand, in spite of all my foes, Doth still my table spread; o My cup with blessings overflows, Thine oil anoints my head. 5 The sure provisions of my God Attend me all my days; e O may thy house be my abode, And all my work be praise! -6 There would I find a settled rest, No more a stranger or a guest, 0 1 S. M. Aylesbury. Dover. [*] e 3 If e'er I go astray, 0 He doth my soul reclaim; And guides me in his own right way, 4 While he affords his aid, I cannot yield to fear! e Though I should walk through death's dark shade, My Shepherd's with me there. 8 5 In spite of all my foes, Thou dost my table spread; My cup with blessings overflows, And joy exalts my head. 6 The bounties of thy love Shall crown my following days; Nor from thy house will I remove, Nor cease to speak thy praise. PSALM 24. C. M. Abridge. Bedford. [*] 1 THE Dwelling with God. HE earth forever is the Lord's, With Adam's numerous race; He raised its arches o'er the floods, And built it on the seas. e 2 But who among the sons of men May visit thine abode ? d He who has hands from mischief clean, Whose heart is right with God. 3 This is the man may rise, and take This is the lot of those who seek o 4 Now let our soul's immortal powers To meet the Lord prepare; o Lift up their everlasting doors; e 5 The King of glory-who can tell L. M. Islington. [*] Saints dwell in Heaven; or, Christ's Ascension. d1 THIS spacious earth is all the Lord's, And men and worms and beasts and birds; -He raised the building on the seas, And gave it for their dwelling-place. o 2 But there's a brighter world on high, Thy palace, Lord, above the sky: e Who shall ascend that blest abode, And dwell so near his Maker God? d 3 He who abhors and fears to sin, Whose heart is pure, whose hands are clean; Him shall the Lord the Saviour bless, And clothe his soul with righteousness. 4 These are the men, the pious race, Who seek the God of Jacob's face; • These shall enjoy the blissful sight, And dwell in everlasting light. PAUSE. Oporto. o 5 Rejoice, ye shining worlds on high, PSALM 25. S.M. 1st PART. Little Marlboro. [b] Ver. 1-11.-Waiting for Pardon and Direction. e Let not my foes that seek my blood Still triumph in my shame. Р 2 Sin, and the powers of hell, Persuade me to despair: -Lord, make me know thy covenant well, e 3 From the first dawning light e 4 Remember all thy grace, 5 The Lord is just and kind, o 6 For his own goodness' sake, He saves my soul from shame; e 1 S. M. SECOND PART. Dover. [*] Ver. 12, 14, 10, 13.—Divine Instruction. WHERE shall the man be found, Who fears t' offend his God- 2 The Lord shall make him know o The wonders of his covenant show, 3 The dealings of his hand Are truth and mercy still, With such as to his covenant stand, 4 Their souls shall dwell at ease, Their seed shall taste the promises, 0 S. M. THIRD PART. St. Bridge's. [b] 1 Ver. 15-22.-Backsliding and Desertion. ΜΙΑ INE eyes and my desire I love to plead his promises, 2 Turn, turn thee to my soul, e When will thy hand release my feet p 3 When shall the sovereign grace Restore me from those dangerous ways, e 4 The tumult of my thoughts p My spirit languishes, my heart Is desolate and low. e 5 [With every morning light, PAUSE. 6 Behold the hosts of hell, How cruel is their hate? Against my life they rise and join Their fury with deceit.] 7 O keep my soul from death, 8 With humble faith I wait, o Of Israel it shall ne'er be said, d He sought the Lord in vain. PSALM 26. L. M. Quercy. Bath. [*] 1 Self-Examination; or, Evidences of Grace. JUDGE me, O Lord, and prove my ways; My faith upon thy promise stays, |